Owsley County

Local offices in Owsley County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Owsley County DCBS Family Support Office

  33 KY 11 South, Booneville, KY 41314

  Help here

  • Food and medical benefitsGet help with food, medical, and other family support benefits.Apply online
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership, Owsley County Office

  County Courthouse, Room 104, Main Street, Booneville, KY 41311

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the local office to ask about community programs and help for people with low incomes.
  Call 606-593-5103DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capky.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Owsley County Health Center, Kentucky River District Health Department

  282 Kentucky Highway 28, Booneville, KY 41314

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health center about local health services and programs.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 606-593-5181DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on krdhd.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Owsley County Circuit Court Clerk

  Owsley County Courthouse, 20 Main Street, Booneville, KY 41314

  Help here

  • Court records and clerk servicesContact the clerk's office for court records and information about court services.
  Call 606-593-6226DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov

• Local office · County office

  Owsley County Government

  20 Main Street, Booneville, KY 41314

  Help here

  • County government informationContact the county office for information about county government and local services.
  Call 606-593-6202DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on owsleycountykentucky.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Kentucky River Area Development District Aging and Assisted Living Programs

  941 North Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701

  Help here

  • Aging and assisted living supportContact the regional agency for support services for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 606-436-3158DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kradd.org

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Kentucky Career Center, Booneville

  20 Main Street, Booneville, KY 41314

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help finding work and connecting with workforce services.
  Call 606-593-5103DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ekcep.org

• Library · County office

  Owsley County Public Library

  185 Highway 11, Booneville, KY 41314

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit or contact the library for books, reference help, and learning programs.
  Call 606-593-5700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on facebook.com

Owsley County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Owsley County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Owsley County

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Kentucky programs by kind of help

These are run by Kentucky and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026